6 January 2026
Yellow snow and wind warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti
The Met Office issued yellow snow and wind warnings for parts of England and Wales ahead of Storm Goretti, a multi-hazard event expected from Thursday evening into Friday.
2026 news
We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
January 2026
6 January 2026
Cold snap sees almost 20% rise in 999 calls to SCAS
South Central Ambulance Service reported a rise of almost 20% in 999 calls during a cold spell, from 14,769 in Christmas week to 17,468 in the week to 4 January.
6 January 2026
Coldest night of winter so far with lows to -12.5°C
The Met Office reports the coldest night of winter so far, with -12.5°C at Marham in Norfolk, and warns of snow, ice and a "multi-hazard" storm from Thursday night.
6 January 2026
Supply interruption affecting potentially 69,000 properties begins
A supply interruption that began on 6 January 2026 affected potentially 69,000 properties across Kent and Sussex, with no water, low pressure and intermittent supply, and no formal boil water notice.
5 January 2026
London Ambulance Service warns of fake videos endorsing recalled counterfeit anti-choking devices
London Ambulance Service has warned that doctored social media videos and images falsely suggest it endorses counterfeit anti-choking devices covered by a UK Government product recall.
1 January 2026
Cold snaps cause considerable rise in burst pipes in Northern Ireland
NI Water says a series of cold snaps since the start of January 2026 has led to a considerable rise in burst pipes on its network and on private property across Northern Ireland.
1 January 2026
Several named storms arrive over the UK since early January 2026
Several named storms have reached the UK since early January 2026, and the Met Office is encouraging households across the country to check that they are weather ready.